There were eight games on a busy Wednesday night

Welcome back to another busy night of NBA action. There were eight games in store for Wednesday night, including two big showdowns on national TV.

We started the night with an interesting contest between the upstart Nets and the James Harden-led Rockets. Harden went off for 58 points, but the Rockets still took the loss. Then, two of the top teams in the East took stage when Kyrie Irving and the Celtics beat the Raptors in Boston.

Finally, to close out the night, the red-hot Warriors continued their winning ways, coming back to beat the Pelicans in a wild game.

Warriors, Pelicans combine for 43 3-pointers

The Warriors and Kings set the record for the most combined made 3-pointers in NBA history just 10 days ago, but the Warriors passed that total on Wednesday, combining with the Pelicans to make 43 3-pointers.

Harden extends 30-point streak to 18 games, ties Elgin Baylor

James Harden cannot be contained right now. Even if he struggles shooting, his ability to get to the line makes him extremely difficult to slow down. Against the Nets on Wednesday night, he had extended his 30-point streak to 18 games before the third quarter even came to a close. That ties Elgin Baylor for second-place on the all-time list. Only Wilt Chamberlain has had longer streaks.

James Harden (36 PTS) goes for a quarter season high 22 PTS in the 3rd on NBALP! #Rockets

18 consecutive games with 30+ PTS for The Beard. Only Wilt Chamberlain has had a longer streak of 30 point games. pic.twitter.com/uaY3bvALm0

Allen adds Harden to list of blocked stars

Jarrett Allen is a shot-blocking machine, especially when it comes to the league's superstars. He's gotten LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis already this season, among others. And on Wednesday he added James Harden to the list.

Hayward has strong first half

Gordon Hayward had one of his best halves of the season on Wednesday against the Raptors. Highlighted by a smooth step-back 3-pointer, he put up 16 points in the first half -- more points than he scored in the Celtics' last two games combined.

Celtics, Raptors square off in Boston

Two of the Eastern Conference's best teams will meet on Wednesday night in Boston for a big-time showdown. The Raptors boast the best record in the league and have won five games in a row. At this point, they look like the class of the East. As for the Celtics, this season hasn't gone to plan. They're still a good team, but they haven't been the dominant side that everyone expected coming into the season. This game will be a big test for each side, but especially the Celtics, who enter on a three-game losing streak.

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